The Terrace Is a Public Institution

Today's Tip

A French cafe terrace is rented time, not a table you must earn with orders. One coffee buys an hour, chairs face the street rather than each other, and nobody is asked to leave.

Try This

Sit at a cafe alone for an hour this week with one drink and no laptop. Face outward. This is a recognised activity in France, not idleness.

Curated Pick